{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"I'm Not Setting Goals This Year \u2014 And Why You Shouldn\u2019t Either","description":" Why do most small business owners never achieve their goals? It\u2019s rarely a lack of ambition. It\u2019s usually a lack of systems, habits, and financial leadership. This episode is about why goals alone don\u2019t create results and how a proven, repeatable financial framework builds CEO confidence. I share a five-part monthly financial system designed to help you shift from an owner mindset to thinking like a CEO. I also talk about why bookkeeping for small businesses isn\u2019t about doing the work yourself, and why understanding your numbers matters most when money anxiety and cash flow problems push you to avoid them.  You\u2019ll learn: 02:10 Why systems outperform motivation in running your business 05:31 The monthly financial snapshot that builds clarity and confidence 09:40 How the five-step system supports smarter business decisions 15:20 Why a million-dollar business feels boring on purpose This is a good place to start for CEOs who want to stop guessing with money and reduce financial risk. The framework has been used by thousands of business owners over the last decade, works at any revenue level, and is proven to support confident, data-driven CEO decisions. Additional Resources: \ud83d\udcc8Book a strategy call with Danielle\u2019s team at Kickstart: here \ud83d\udc49 Discover how our CFO services can transform your finances and align them with your future goals: here \ud83d\udc49 Check your books here \ud83d\udc49 Visit the Kickstart website \ud83d\udc49 Follow Kickstart on Instagram Listen next: \ud83d\udc49 AI Won't Tell You the Truth About Your Numbers \u2014 But I Will: The Dark Side of Bad Bookkeeping    ","author_name":"CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden","author_url":"https:\/\/kickstartaccountinginc.com\/entrepreneur-money-stories-podcast\/","html":"